as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
But also, something more intrinsic — something like her animality.
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Camille Bromley Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
For example, something that is extremely intrinsic to art, but not to science, is the idea of individuality.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Over the long haul, though, people who concentrate more on PRs may enjoy more intrinsic motivation, well-being, and steady devotion to their goals, Elliot says.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
This slow but steady loss is driven by both intrinsic aging and external stressors.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for intrinsic 
Camille Bromley Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
For example, something that is extremely intrinsic to art, but not to science, is the idea of individuality.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Over the long haul, though, people who concentrate more on PRs may enjoy more intrinsic motivation, well-being, and steady devotion to their goals, Elliot says.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
This slow but steady loss is driven by both intrinsic aging and external stressors.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for intrinsic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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That kind of inherent understanding of a community in a specific geographical area, and the intricacies of their struggles, can’t be researched, only witnessed firsthand.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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To operate a dangerous vehicle is not an inherent right but a privilege, and one that can be taken away for those who don’t exercise it responsibly.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The sitcom’s setting played an integral part in Whelan’s passion for seeing the world.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Birthright citizenship has been interpreted, repeatedly, as an integral part of the 14th Amendment.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Healthy fats are essential for producing and regulating hormones that impact mood and memory.—
Sogol Ash, Contributor,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Get Enough Sleep Sleep is essential for overall health, and lack of sleep may increase cravings for sugary foods.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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